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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1478-1512
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Band, n.3 [Late ME. bande, F. bande.] A hat-band or headband. — 1478 Acts Lords Auditors 67/1.
A kirtill of blew gray, a hat and a band of the sammyn c1500-c1512 Dunb. G. Targe 60.
Ane hundreth ladyes … In kirtillis grene, withoutyn kell or bandis
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